5.H.2 Understand the role of prominent figures in shaping the United States
Math
5.NOF.6 Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.
Technology
5.TT.1 Use technology tools and skills to reinforce and extend classroom concepts and activities
Materials:
Internet
Worksheet with Word Problems
Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to have students use fractions to solve word problems on how far the founding fathers had to travel to Philadelphia.
Procedures: Focus and Review (5 minutes)
Review previous social studies lesson by asking students to share what they know
Review previous math lesson on fractions
Statement: (5 minutes)
Today we are going to take what we have been learning about in our social studies unit and using it today during our math time.
As we know, our founding fathers decided in 1787 to travel to Philadelphia to write a new constitution.
Today we will be using Google earth and our knowledge of fraction to see how far they had to travel to Philadelphia.
Teacher Input: (20 minutes)
Introduce Google Earth to students.
Talk about how Google Earth is a virtual globe.
Explain the uses of Google Earth
Inform students that the five of the six founding fathers they’ve researched (John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton) had to travel to Philadelphia
Inform students that they will be using fractions and equations to determine how far the founding fathers traveled.
Guided Practice: (10 minutes)
Have students pull up Google Earth on their computers.
Have them type in their current location (city and state) to show them how Google Earth work. Type in another location to show how far apart the locations are.
Distribute worksheet and do the first problem together.
Independent Practice: (15 minutes)
Students will complete the worksheet “How Far”
Closure: (5 minutes)
Today we used math and technology to determine how far our founding fathers had to travel in order to reach Philadelphia.
Differentiation:
ELL/LD: Students will have the option of viewing a map on screen as opposed to a virtual globe. Math equations will also be written separately from the word problems. Translations for math vocabulary will also be provided
AIG- AIG students will receive the same number of math problems that are to their level of ability.
Grade Level: Fifth Grade
Subject: Math/Social Studies
Time: 1 hour
Objectives:
Social Studies
- 5.H.2 Understand the role of prominent figures in shaping the United States
Math- 5.NOF.6 Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem.
TechnologyMaterials:
Purpose: The purpose of this lesson is to have students use fractions to solve word problems on how far the founding fathers had to travel to Philadelphia.
Procedures:
Focus and Review (5 minutes)
- Review previous social studies lesson by asking students to share what they know
- Review previous math lesson on fractions
Statement: (5 minutes)- Today we are going to take what we have been learning about in our social studies unit and using it today during our math time.
- As we know, our founding fathers decided in 1787 to travel to Philadelphia to write a new constitution.
- Today we will be using Google earth and our knowledge of fraction to see how far they had to travel to Philadelphia.
Teacher Input: (20 minutes)- Introduce Google Earth to students.
- Talk about how Google Earth is a virtual globe.
- Explain the uses of Google Earth
- Inform students that the five of the six founding fathers they’ve researched (John Adams, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington and Alexander Hamilton) had to travel to Philadelphia
- Inform students that they will be using fractions and equations to determine how far the founding fathers traveled.
Guided Practice: (10 minutes)- Have students pull up Google Earth on their computers.
- Have them type in their current location (city and state) to show them how Google Earth work. Type in another location to show how far apart the locations are.
- Distribute worksheet and do the first problem together.
Independent Practice: (15 minutes)- Students will complete the worksheet “How Far”
Closure: (5 minutes)- Today we used math and technology to determine how far our founding fathers had to travel in order to reach Philadelphia.
Differentiation:- ELL/LD: Students will have the option of viewing a map on screen as opposed to a virtual globe. Math equations will also be written separately from the word problems. Translations for math vocabulary will also be provided
- AIG- AIG students will receive the same number of math problems that are to their level of ability.
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